As India marked its 78th Independence Day, leaders from various countries conveyed their well wishes and expressed their commitment to building stronger relationships with New Delhi. French President Emmanuel Macron, in a message on social media, congratulated the Indian people on their Independence Day and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve the ambitious goals set for the strategic partnership between France and India.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the accomplishments of India over the 77 years of independence and reiterated Russia's commitment to further develop the strategic partnership with New Delhi. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of the India-Italy strategic partnership and expressed confidence in achieving significant milestones together. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the vibrant Indian diaspora in Canada and underlined the contributions they have made to shaping the country, emphasizing the strong bond between Canada and India.
Other leaders, including those from UAE, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, and Guyana, also extended their greetings and emphasized the importance of fostering strong friendships and cooperation with India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the warm wishes, expressed gratitude and reiterated the commitment to strengthen existing partnerships for mutual benefit. The theme for this year's Independence Day celebrations, 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' reflects India's aspirations to transform into a developed nation by 2047, with global support and collaboration playing a crucial role in this journey.